Groundperson

H&K Group • Dagsboro, DE

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About The Position

Dagsboro Stone Depot, a division of The H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a Groundperson to unload, store, transfer, distribute, and inventory stone products and materials. The role involves operating a front-end loader to move finished products into trucks or rail cars, maintaining haul roads and stockpiles, ensuring products are blended correctly, and providing customer service to people on site. The Groundperson follows company and MSHA safety policies and performs routine loader maintenance.

The position involves regular outdoor work around moving mechanical parts, with exposure to weather, high places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, occasional electrical-shock risk, and usually loud noise. Physical duties include operating equipment, using hands and arms, sitting, and lifting materials. Pre-employment drug testing and a physical are required.

Dagsboro Stone Depot is a rail freight aggregate unloading and distribution facility on the Delmarva Peninsula. H&K describes itself as a provider of heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions and notes that it offers employees training, instruction, and supervisory support to develop and grow within the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED, from an accredited educational institution, or related experience and/or training; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to fit test and use appropriate personal protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including movement and lifting.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; and occasionally standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Specific vision abilities include distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 months of related experience.
• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or another outdoor industrial setting.
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety policies and MSHA policies.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and complete inspection sheets.
• Operate a front-end loader to move finished product into trucks or rail cars.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site.
• Maintain smooth and safe haul roads.
• Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained.
• Ensure product is blended correctly.
• Perform routine loader maintenance, including lubricating and cleaning.
• Perform all work in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 100% company-paid health benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement programs for qualifying employees and approved programs.
• Additional training programs, including on-the-job training, online training through H&K Academy, and manufacturer-offered training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED